Literary icons and colleagues remember late academic, call her death an ‘irreplaceable loss’ Arfa Syeda Zehra, one of Pakistan’s most influential educators and human rights defenders, died in Lahore on Monday at the age of 83. Known for her extensive knowledge of Urdu and literature, Dr. Arfa was a recognized scholar on the history and […]
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ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat the barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Wana Cadet College, killing two terrorists and preventing a major tragedy reminiscent of the 2014 Military Public School attack in Peshawar. According to security sources,
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Military media says 12 terrorists neutralized in Dara Adam Khel and eight in Shawal Security forces killed 20 terrorists during two intelligence operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, army media said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted members of Fitna al Khwarij, described as an Indian proxy group, in North Waziristan and
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Merchants must bring valid receipts to collect confiscated items or pay taxes Chaos ensued near Karachi’s Maymar Square on Monday, when traders retaliated against a raid by customs officials. At least two people were injured. A team of Customs personnel, supported by Sindh Police and Rangers, raided the textile market located on Tariq Road in
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Letter to CJP says 27th Amendment poses ‘biggest threat’ to SC in ‘most radical restructuring of court’ Justice Yahya Afridi. PHOTO: FILE PAKISTAN: Senior lawyers and retired judges on Monday wrote to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, warning that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment poses the “biggest threat” to the Supreme Court since
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Shootout at national cricketer’s house damages gate, windows and parked vehicle LOWER DIR: Five suspects were arrested after unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah, police said on Sunday. According to authorities, the incident took place at Shah’s residence in Mayar, Lower Dir, where the attackers targeted
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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui. PHOTO: FILE The family of PML-N Senator Irfan ul Haq Siddiqui has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that the veteran parliamentarian was put on a ventilator, instead confirming that he was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) for breathing-related complications. Clarifying his condition on Monday, the family said
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Influencers call policy ‘futile’, say social media posts create ‘manufactured’ images of wealth The decision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to track down potential tax evaders through social media has drawn widespread criticism from business and social circles. The tax authority has reportedly collected the data of thousands of users and issued notices
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There is no impasse, we have figures in the Senate, said Federal Minister of Justice Azam Tarar The approved draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, approved yesterday (Sunday) by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, is to be tabled in the Senate today. Currently, 64 votes are needed in the Senate to pass a constitutional amendment. The
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Minister of Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar to brief participants on details of constitutional amendment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a banquet in honor of government and coalition senators in Islamabad. Photo: Express Senators have begun arriving at Parliament House for the Prime Minister’s breakfast in honor of the coalition parties. The event, held in Parliament’s
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